Newark- Delaware State Police arrested 27-year-old Cory Crum of Bear on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop early Saturday evening.

On November 6, 2021, at approximately 7:22 p.m., a trooper on routine patrol on Churchmans Road in the area of Geoffrey Drive observed a silver BMW 325 make an illegal U-turn on Churchmans Road. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, Cory Crum. During contact the trooper observed suspected marijuana in plain sight inside of the vehicle. Subsequently, a probable cause search was conducted and the trooper discovered approximately 2.75 grams of marijuana and a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number. Crum, who is a person prohibited, was taken into custody without incident.

Crum was transported to Troop 6 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibit Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated or Altered Serial Number (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil)
• Failure to Signal
• Illegal U-Turn
• Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device

Cory Crum was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $60,400.00 cash bond..

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 110721 0815

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Newark, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning north of Ogletown.

Around 5:50 a.m. Saturday November 6, 2021, a 2001 Ford Focus, operated by a 18-year-old male from Newark, was traveling westbound on Ogletown Stanton Road (SR4) in the left thru lane and was approaching the intersection with Harmony Road. At the same time, a 2002 Dodge Dakota, operated by a 52-year-old female from Wilmington, was traveling northbound on Harmony Road approaching the intersection with SR4. The intersection of SR4 and Harmony Road is controlled by traffic lights. Both vehicles then entered the intersection at the same time, which resulted in the Focus striking the front passenger’s side of the Dakota.

The 52-year-old driver of the Dodge Dakota was not properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center (CMC) where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A 53-year-old male passenger in the Dakota was not properly restrained and was treated and released on the scene by EMS with unknown injuries.

The 18-year-old driver of the Ford Focus was not properly restrained and was transported to CMC where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The intersection of SR4 and Harmony Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

No charges have been filed at this time and the traffic control signals at the intersection were functioning correctly at the time of the crash.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident or may have witnessed the collision should contact Sergeant D. Alexander by calling 302-365-8484. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Original Release *Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Newark Area

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1–800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 110621 1610

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New Castle County – A multi-agency operation conducted on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at targeted locations throughout New Castle County area has resulted in the arrest of 46 individuals on criminal charges. The operation was conducted in specific targeted areas throughout this region to address criminal activity as well as ongoing quality of life issues.

During the eight-hour enforcement blitz, police arrested 46 individuals for either a criminal charge or outstanding capias resulting in the clearance of 54 active warrants. In total there were 46 criminal arrests (22 felony, 24 misdemeanor) which included charges for weapons, drugs, and probation violations, along with 130 traffic arrests. Items and contraband seized as a result of the operation included 4 firearms, 2,772 grams of cocaine (2.7 kilos of cocaine), 439.36 grams of marijuana, 9 grams of crack cocaine, .504 grams of Heroin (72 baggies), 3 prescription pills and drug paraphernalia

This initiative was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police, New Castle County Police Department, Wilmington Police Department, Newport Police Department, New Castle City Police Department, Probation and Parole, Department of Corrections and Justice of the Peace Court 11.

This combined effort highlights how the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies combat crime which in turn increases quality of life for the communities we serve.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 110621 0800

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Newark, DE – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. this morning, November 6, 2021, at the intersection of Ogletown Stanton Road (SR4) and South Harmony Road

As a result of the crash, Harmony Road southbound and SR4 westbound is closed prior to the intersection with emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

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http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 110621 0630

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Released: 110521 1630

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New Castle – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a crash on South DuPont Highway (Route 13) at the intersection to Red Lion Road., New Castle on October 31, 2021, as Kenneth Tielleman, 53, of Middletown, DE.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision- New Castle

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sergeant Alexander with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8484. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com .

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 110321 1238

LAUREL, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that damaged a commercial business in Laurel.

On November 2, 2021, at approximately 7:36 a.m., employees of Todd’s Income Tax located at 11516 Commercial Lane arrived at work to discover the building had been damaged by gunshots. Troopers investigating the incident discovered several shell casings on Commercial Lane and three bullet holes in the building. The incident occurred after the business closed at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday and before employees returned to work Tuesday morning. There was no one in the building when the incident occurred.

This case remains an active investigation and is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Donald Hickman by calling 302-752-3856. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 110221 1425

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ELSMERE, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the individuals who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision on October 29, 2021, as Toni Waltman, 74, of Wilmington, and her husband, Hayes Waltman, 75, of Wilmington.

At approximately 10:19 a.m., a black 2020 Ford Edge operated by Toni Waltman was traveling northbound in the left lane on Centerville Road, just north of Liberty Road. A white 2011 Toyota Rav4 operated by a 60-year-old Wilmington man was traveling southbound on Centerville Road towards Liberty Road. In the area where the cars were traveling, a CSX railroad crossing had the lights activated to warn of a train approaching. The operator of the Rav4 was attempting to cross the railroad tracks before the train crossed over the tracks. At the same time, T. Waltman began making a U-Turn before the railroad crossing. As a result, the front of the Rav4 collided with the right side of the Ford Edge in the left lane of southbound Centerville Road.

T. Waltman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Also in the Ford was her husband, Hayes Waltman who was seated in the front passenger seat. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The 60-year-old Toyota Rav4 driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has a dashcam/video of the incident to please contact Master Corporal John Forester by calling 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

*UPDATE #1* STATE TROOPERS INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH- ELSMERE

*Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Wilmington Area

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

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Released: 110221 1120

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Cheswold, DE – Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on North DuPont Hwy. at Messina Hill Road.

As a result of the crash, both northbound and southbound North DuPont Hwy. is closed with emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 110121 2132

Dover, DE- Delaware State Police investigate the robbery of a delivery truck driver that occurred early Monday morning.

On November 1, 2021, at approximately 3:37 a.m., troopers responded to Rodney Village Shopping Center located at 1632 S. Governors Avenue for a robbery. The investigation determined a 37-year-old Wilmington man pulled his delivery truck to the alley at the rear of the shopping center to complete a bread delivery to Porto Bella Pizzeria. As he parked by the rear door of the business, he was approached at the driver’s door by a male suspect holding a handgun. The male pointed the gun at the victim and motioned him to exit the truck. When the victim exited, the suspect entered the driver’s seat and rummaged through the delivery truck. He then exited the truck with the victim’s personal property and fled on foot northbound through the alleyway. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male with a thin build. He was wearing dark-colored clothing and wearing a dark-colored mask.

 This incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Det. Patrick Campbell by calling 302-698-8504. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 110121 1257

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